--- title: "How to Make Quilt Blocks" date: 2023-06-29 author: "Quiltweb" featured_image: "https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D-Cathedral-Window.jpg" --- # How to Make Quilt Blocks Need help from a quilter? This page lists free tutorials and how-to information on the most common quilt blocks, including quilting and sewing tips, terms, and techniques for the beginning quilter. ## Make A Four-Patch Block [![A stripology ruler in use](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/stripology-squares.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/stripology-squares.jpg) [Using a Stripology or June Tailor ruler](https://scrapdash.com/stripology-ruler/) with free pattern [![diagram of a 4-patch quilt block with the seams twirled](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4-patch-twirl-seam.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4-patch-twirl-seam.jpg) [How to Twirl the Seams to reduce bulk](https://scrapdash.com/four-patch-quilt-blocks/) [![This is a shaded four patch quilt block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shaded-4-patch.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shaded-4-patch.jpg) [Two methods of making a Shaded Four-Patch Quilt Block](https://scrapdash.com/shaded-four-patch/) (Cat’s Cradle) ## Make Half-Square-Triangle Units [![Half Square Triangle Diagram](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Picture11-e1688221738388.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Picture11-e1688221738388.jpg) [Using a Traditional Method](https://scrapdash.com/making-half-square-triangles-hsts/) [![Making 8 HSTs using Magic](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-blocks1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/8-blocks1.jpg) [Using Magic](https://scrapdash.com/hsts-by-magic/) with free technique sheet [![The Bias Beauty Method of Making HSTs](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BB41-e1688221779126.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BB41-e1688221779126.jpg) [Bias Beauty (4 at once)](https://scrapdash.com/four-roses/) with free technique sheet ## Make 3-Part and Quarter-Square-Triangle Blocks [![A traditional quarter-square-triangle QST quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-Traditional1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-Traditional1.jpg) [Using a Traditional Method](https://scrapdash.com/making-half-square-triangles-hsts/) [![Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Block made with 4 triangles](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-cut-triangles1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-cut-triangles1.jpg) [Made with Four Triangles](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-the-blocks-for-the-good-morning-table-runner/) [![Quilt Block made with 3 part QSTs](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-3-part1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-3-part1.jpg) [Three-Part Triangle QST made with squares](https://scrapdash.com/make-a-3-part-triangle-quilt-block/) [![Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Blocks made with the Bias Beauty Method](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-bias-beauty1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-bias-beauty1.jpg) [Three-Part Triangle QST made with strips using the Bias Beauty method](https://scrapdash.com/make-a-3-part-triangle-quilt-block/) [![Quarter Square Triangle QST Quilt Blocks made with four-patches](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-four-patch1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/QST-four-patch1.jpg) [Using Four-Patches and the Bias Beauty Method](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-qst-quilt-block/) ![Acts-of-Kindness Quilt - Free Pattern](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Acts-of-Kindness.jpg) Free Pattern – [26 Acts of Kindness](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-qst-quilt-block/) ## Make Half-Rectangle Quilt Blocks ![Half-rectangle-cutting](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Half-rectangle-cutting.jpg) Using Templates with free block pattern ![HRT-Tri-rec](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/HRT-Tri-rec.jpg) Using The Tri-Recs Ruler ![HURTY ruler](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/HURTY-ruler-800x800.webp)HURTY ruler ## Make Flying Geese Quilt Blocks ![Flying-Geese-Traditional-Method](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Flying-Geese-Traditional-Method.jpg) [Using a Traditional Method](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-traditional-flying-goose-quilt-block/) ![Flying-Geese-QIAD](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Flying-Geese-QIAD.jpg) [Using the Quilt-in-a-Day Flying Goose Ruler](https://scrapdash.com/make-flying-goose-quilt-block-qiad/) – free table runner pattern ![Apple-blossom-block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Apple-blossom-block.jpg) [Free Block Pattern](https://scrapdash.com/apple-blossom-quilt-block/) – Apple Blossom ![Flying-Geese-No-Math](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Flying-Geese-No-Math.jpg) [Using the Wing Clipper or No Math Ruler](https://scrapdash.com/flying-goose-quilt-block/) ![flying-dutchman quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flying-dutchman.jpg) [Using the One-Seam Method](https://scrapdash.com/mardi-gras-geese/) – Free table runner pattern ![sawtooth-star quilt block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/sawtooth-star.jpg) [Free Block Pattern](https://scrapdash.com/diamond-sawtooth-star/) – Diamond Sawtooth Star ## Make Triangle in a Square Quilt Blocks ![batty-pumpkin Quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/batty-pumpkin.jpg) [Using the tri-recs ruler](https://scrapdash.com/pumpkin-quilt-block/) – free block pattern ![Triangle in a Square Quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/TIASs.webp) [Using the V-Block ruler from Studio 180](https://scrapdash.com/v-block-ruler-tutorial/) – free mini-quilt pattern ![On-Point-Quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/On-Point-Block.jpg) [How to Make a Triangle-On-Point Block](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-triangle-on-point-quilt-block/) – free technique sheet ## Make [Square in a Square](https://scrapdash.com/square-in-a-square-quilt-block/) Quilt blocks ![How to Make a Square in a Square Block with-triangle-corners](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-triangle-corners.jpg) [Adding corners to a center](https://scrapdash.com/square-in-a-square-quilt-block/) – free technique sheet ![How to Make a Square in a Square Block with-bias-corners](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-bias-corners.jpg) [Cutting a Bias Square](https://scrapdash.com/square-in-a-square-quilt-block/) ![How to Make a Square in a Square Block with-square-corners](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-square-corners.jpg) [Squares on a Square](https://scrapdash.com/making-a-square-in-a-square-block/) [![SNS-templates](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-templates.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-templates.jpg) [Templates](https://scrapdash.com/making-a-square-in-a-square-block/) – Accuquilt, Electric Quilt, full size PDF from Generations (above) ![Square in a Square made from HSTS](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/smallkites1.jpg) [HSTs](https://scrapdash.com/making-a-square-in-a-square-block/) – free pattern “Fireflies” ![SNS- back-before-trim-copy](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-back-before-trim-copy.jpg) [Foundation or Paper Piecing](https://scrapdash.com/make-a-square-in-square-quilt-block/) – detailed general tutorial, plus a freezer paper tutorial from the Crafty Quilter ![Square in a Square Ruler from Creative Grid](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS24-768x7381-1.jpg) [Comparing Square-in-a-Square rulers](https://scrapdash.com/making-the-square-in-a-square-blocks/) – Studio 180, Creative Grid, Easy Angle ![snail-trail-Quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/snail-trail-2001.jpg) [How to make a Snail Trail Block](https://wp.me/p9wB54-DF) ![SNS-strips on a square](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-strips-on-a-square.jpg) [Strips on a Square](https://scrapdash.com/making-a-square-in-a-square-block/) – paid pattern “Square Deal” ## Make Dimensional Quilt Blocks [![3D-bow-tie](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D-bow-tie1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D-bow-tie1.jpg) [How to make a 3D Bow Tie](https://scrapdash.com/my-happy-place/) [![3D-Cathedral-Window](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D-Cathedral-Window.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D-Cathedral-Window.jpg) [How to make a Faux Cathedral Window](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY&t=66s) (video) [![SNS-dimensional](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-dimensional.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SNS-dimensional.jpg) [3D Square in a Square](https://scrapdash.com/making-a-square-in-a-square-block/) – Free technique sheet [![flying-dutchman quilt Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flying-dutchman.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flying-dutchman.jpg) [3D Flying Goose Block](https://scrapdash.com/mardi-gras-geese/) – free table runner pattern [![Swirlybirds-Free Pattern](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Swirlybirds-768x7581-1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Swirlybirds-768x7581-1.jpg) [3D Pinwheel](https://scrapdash.com/swirlybirds/) – Free Pattern [![Prairie Points from Ladylike](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PP-ladylike1.webp)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PP-ladylike1.webp) [How to make and use Prairie Points](http://phoebemoon.com/prairie-points/) – free technique sheet [![3D Attic Windows](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/spider-attic1.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/spider-attic1.jpg) [3D Attic Windows – free pattern](https://scrapdash.com/halloween-freebie-spiders-attic/) ![Faux-Piped-Binding](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Faux-Piped-Binding.jpg) [Faux Piped Binding](https://scrapdash.com/adding-a-faux-piped-binding-to-a-quilt/) [![chenille-blanket](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chenille-blanket1.webp)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chenille-blanket1.webp) [How to Chenille Fabric](http://phoebemoon.com/how-to-chenille-quilt-fabric/) ## Make a Log Cabin Quilt [![accuquilt-Log Cabin Quilt](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/accuquilt-LC.jpg)](http://shrsl.com/1e2u9) [History and Barn Raising](https://scrapdash.com/black-and-white-with-a-red-binding/) – free pattern [![circle-of-life-log-cabin quilt](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/circle-of-life-log-cabin.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/circle-of-life-log-cabin.jpg) [Curved Log Cabin](https://scrapdash.com/circle-of-life-log-cabin-quilt-mystery/) – free pattern [![Faux Log Cabin Quilt](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slalomrace.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/slalomrace.jpg) [Faux Log Cabin](https://scrapdash.com/september-bom-faux-log-cabin/) ## Make a Storm at Sea Quilt [![Storm at Sea Quilt Block Templates](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SAS-original.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SAS-original.jpg) [Using templates from Accuquilt or Marti Michell](https://scrapdash.com/quilt-tutorial-storm-at-sea-quilt-block/) ![Paper-piecing-first-seam](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Paper-piecing-first-seam.jpg) [Paper Piecing](https://scrapdash.com/quilt-tutorial-storm-at-sea-quilt-block/) [![three-candles quilt block](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/three-candles.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/three-candles.jpg) [Using Specialty Rulers](https://scrapdash.com/more-storm-at-sea-block-tutorials/) – free pattern ## Sewing Secrets [![Forest-Secrets Quilt](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Forest-Secrets.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Forest-Secrets.jpg) [How to set a quilt (or block) on point](http://phoebemoon.com/piece-quilt-on-point/) – free block pattern [![scrappy-friends-Quilt-Pattern](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/scrappy-friends-Quilt-Pattern.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/scrappy-friends-Quilt-Pattern.jpg) [How to Make a Controlled Scrappy Quilt](https://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-scrappy-or-controlled-scrappy-quilt/) [![baby-blocks-final](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/baby-blocks-final.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/baby-blocks-final.jpg) [How to Make a Baby Blocks quilt with no Y seams](https://scrapdash.com/using-a-60-degree-ruler/) with video [![photo-transfer project](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/photo-transfer.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/photo-transfer.jpg) [Photo Transfer Tips and Projects/Printing on Fabric](http://phoebemoon.com/photos-on-fabric-ideas-projects-and-supplies/) [![Crayon-Box Block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Crayon-Box.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Crayon-Box.jpg) [](https://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-scrappy-or-controlled-scrappy-quilt/)[Coloring a Crayon Quilt](http://phoebemoon.com/crayon-quilt/) – free block pattern [![redwork-dove](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/redwork-dove.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/redwork-dove.jpg) [Redwork Tips](http://phoebemoon.com/redwork-technique-tips/) [![stack of fleece fabric](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fleece.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fleece.jpg) [Fleece Facts](http://phoebemoon.com/how-to-sew-with-fleece/) – How to Sew with Fleece [![Flannel Quilt Courtesy of Rita P](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rita-p-quilt.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/rita-p-quilt.jpg) [](https://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-scrappy-or-controlled-scrappy-quilt/)[](http://phoebemoon.com/crayon-quilt/)[Sewing with Flannel](https://phoebemoon.com/tips-for-sewing-with-flannel/) – quilt photo courtesy of Rita P. Free pillowcase pattern [![Baby-Cakes Quilt](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Baby-Cakes.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Baby-Cakes.jpg) [Sewing with Minky](https://phoebemoon.com/tips-for-sewing-with-minky/) ## Block Projects [![Step-by-step instructions for folding quilts into compact pockets for easy storage.](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fold-a-quillow-e16892017139541.webp) ](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fold-a-quillow-e16892017139541.webp) [How to Make a Quillow](http://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-quillow/) [![microwave-pillow](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/microwave-pillow.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/microwave-pillow.jpg) [](https://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-scrappy-or-controlled-scrappy-quilt/)[](http://phoebemoon.com/crayon-quilt/)[](https://phoebemoon.com/tips-for-sewing-with-flannel/)[How to Make Microwave Heating Bags](https://scrapdash.com/how-to-make-a-microwave-heating-bag/) [![atypical-finish-log-cabin-quilt](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/atypical-finish-log-cabin-quilt.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/atypical-finish-log-cabin-quilt.jpg) [Making a Silk Purse out of a Sow’s Ear](http://phoebemoon.com/using-those-wonderful-vintage-blocks-in-a-new-quilt/) – Using antique and vintage quilt blocks in new settings. [![postcard-front](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/postcard-front.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/postcard-front.jpg) [Fabric Postcards – 4 x 6 Works of Art](http://phoebemoon.com/fabric-postcards-4-x-6-works-of-art/) [](https://phoebemoon.com/how-to-make-a-scrappy-or-controlled-scrappy-quilt/)[](http://phoebemoon.com/crayon-quilt/)[](https://phoebemoon.com/tips-for-sewing-with-flannel/) [![snowball-quilt-block](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/snowball-quilt-block.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/snowball-quilt-block.jpg) [Make a Snowball Quilt Block](https://quiltingroomwithmel.com/snowball-quilt-block/) [![cc-tshirt quilt](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cc-tshirt.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cc-tshirt.jpg) [T-shirt Quilts](http://phoebemoon.com/making-a-quilt-from-t-shirts/) [![mens-ties-Pam-R- quilt](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mens-ties-Pam-R.jpg)](https://quilters.club/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mens-ties-Pam-R.jpg) [Tie”ing Up Loose Ends – Using Men’s Ties](http://phoebemoon.com/using-mens-ties-in-quilts/) ![boo-final](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/boo-final.jpg) [How to Fussy Cut a Quilt Block](https://quilters.club/fussy-cutting-a-quilt-block/) [![orphan-block-ideas](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/orphan-block-ideas.jpg)](https://quiltweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/orphan-block-ideas.jpg) Here are 18 more ideas of [What to Do with Orphan Blocks](https://phoebemoon.com/what-is-this-ufo-doing-in-my-closet/). Use up those test blocks!